Photos: Aspen Mountain closes for season
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The Bell Mountain Buckaroos descend Ridge of Bell into Copper Bowl Sunday during Aspen Mountain's last day of the season. Ski area operators pay a fee for use of public lands. A bill would allow national forests to keep most of the fees generated.
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A crowd gathers at Sky Hotel for Aspen Mountain closing day.
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A costumed skier skis down Aspen Mountain on closing day.
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Skiers fly down Copper Bowl on Aspen Mountain closing day Sunday.
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The Bell Mountain Buckaroos make their annual Ridge of Bell descent on Aspen Mountain closing day.
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Skiers gather at the top of Ridge of Bell before the Bell Mountain Buckaroos make their annual descent.
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A skier descends Ridge of Bell on closing day Sunday. A bill under consideration by Congress could funnel ski area fees into enhancing summer and winter recreation opportunities in national forests.
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DJ Mayfly plays music at Ajax Tavern on Aspen Mountain closing day.
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A crowd fills the Ajax Tavern patio on a sunny afternoon for Aspen closing day.
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Bar Talk: Barraquito
On a recent trip to Spain, I discovered something that I believe tops the espresso martini. It’s called a barraquito.
